Call to protect children, communities from vaccine-preventable diseases
Call to protect children, communities from vaccine-preventable diseases
AKU
Media Source: Dawn (Pakistan)
Date: 5 May 2025
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) celebrated World Immunisation Week with a series of events aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging collective action for vaccination. The World Immunisation Week (April 24 to 30) is a vital opportunity to highlight the life-saving power of vaccines and the critical role they play in…
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) celebrated World Immunisation Week with a series of events aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging collective action for vaccination. The World Immunisation Week (April 24 to 30) is a vital opportunity to highlight the life-saving power of vaccines and the critical role they play in protecting individuals and communities from preventable diseases. The first event to mark this week was led by the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health team led by Dr Fyezah Jehan, professor and chair, and Dr Ali Faisal Saleem, vice chair and associate professor. “Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions in human history. Through this week, we want to remind everyone, from healthcare workers to families, that timely immunisation saves lives and secures a healthier future for generations to come,” Dr Ali Faisal Saleem remarked during the event.